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10402
Sorry could not work out if this posted! ... After a extensive revamp of my collection I still have a 164TE which has to go. I also have some other stuff. Post...
David Hallam
daimler47
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Jan 1, 2009
8:09 am
10403
Hi Stephen, Back from a break and finally sorting through emails......I have lowered my 940SE wagon quite successfully by using King springs on the front and...
Virginia Blunt
james_trumpetoz
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Jan 3, 2009
7:27 am
10404
Gidday, Am progressing slowly on the fitted of a 760 Turbo engine to my 242 GT. I have been and still am crook which limits my day and has slowed the project...
Les Mellor
lotuselanman
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Jan 4, 2009
1:54 am
10405
Hello Guys It turned out to be a burnt valve on the 164e. After Swedish Auto spares saying they don't carry Valves for B20/B30 Engines i feel discouraged. ...
Curt
curt_ahlberg
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Jan 5, 2009
8:32 pm
10406
datsun lj20 valves were used when i had the head on the 140 rebuilt. Apparently the diameter and stem length is the same. I have some second hand b20e ones but...
Andrew
ovlovau
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Jan 5, 2009
9:46 pm
10407
about $20 each from IPD USA and an extra dollar or so for the stellite faced variety - I've bought from IPD - they are reliable and quick. Have you tried...
klippan&coles
sprinterto
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Jan 6, 2009
7:40 am
10408
It's sometimes cheaper and easier to get this sort of thing from overseas, rather than locally. FCP Groton are very good to deal with, I've bought parts from...
Angus Campbell-Wright
angus242gl
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Jan 6, 2009
8:03 am
10409
Curt, Measure the head, shaft and length.. I have 3 valves NEW that are from a Volvo and i think they are Pre 74 They are yours FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE if you want...
Steve
ozhotvolvo164
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Jan 7, 2009
10:39 am
10410
I pass a workshop in the afternoons on my way home and I have seen a nice old volvo in there. It was for sale, I can't see if there is still a sign on it...
Steve
steveovechkin
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Jan 8, 2009
12:06 pm
10411
Hi am looking for info and opinion on cams for b20's. Have 72 b20b with 30 thou over rebuilt bottom end, original head with later larger intake valves, a...
volvodriverman
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Jan 15, 2009
5:33 am
10412
Well if you want a nice cam look up these guys http://www.tighecams.com.au/contact.htm an injected b20 uses a "d" cam which was a designation given to early...
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ovlovau
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Jan 15, 2009
5:56 am
10413
Thanks Andrew it's good to find somewhere listing tech specs at last! Will give them a ring tomorrow and see what they think suits. The p/n 640 cam they list...
volvodriverman
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Jan 15, 2009
9:39 am
10414
Details of the Crow custom cam (I think its the same one I fitted to our 140) are here: http://www.crowcams.com.au/search.aspx?EG=41&MK=32&PC=0 No figure given...
Steve Abbott
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Jan 15, 2009
10:01 pm
10415
Actually, I just had a proper look at the timing specs for that Crow cam. Yipe! I think they might be just a little bit wrong (!!). Not much use at all really....
Steve Abbott
stevejabb
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Jan 15, 2009
10:07 pm
10416
Another source of cams: www.wadecams.com.au They supplied a hot cam which I fitted to a Civic many, many moons ago (when I still had hair!). Seemed ok, even if...
Steve Abbott
stevejabb
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Jan 15, 2009
10:18 pm
10417
Moving house & have to make some hard decisions re storage. A NEW Tru-Track LSD centre for a Dana 30 = 140 & 240 series. I suggest this is superior to the...
Ralph Price
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Jan 16, 2009
6:26 am
10418
started life in a Volvo 264 (circa 1974/5) Been reconditioned & matched to a Volvo B20 (over kill really as the B20 can not stress it!) Available with all bits...
Ralph Price
rally144gt
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Jan 16, 2009
7:29 am
10419
More cleaning out prior to the move. volvo m41 = B18/20 4 speed with overdrive (J-type) This could upgrade your 122 or 140 series to an overdrive. J-type is...
Ralph Price
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Jan 16, 2009
8:43 pm
10420
To fit 2 X side draught Weber, Solex or Dellorto carbs. TMW brand, 2 piece. New, never be fitted. This has the long & desirable throats. Not the short twisting...
Ralph Price
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Jan 16, 2009
10:47 pm
10421
Gidday Ralph, I have a 242 GT and am fitting a 760 Turbo engine. No I wil never use it in competition which is what I said before its last run !! Yes it does...
Les Mellor
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Jan 23, 2009
8:55 am
10422
Hi, anyone got side trim for a 142? Door and rear section damaged on one side. Cheers....
volvodriverman
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Jan 27, 2009
4:23 am
10423
Hi I probably have. Tell me which side of the car what items you want. Maybe best if you call me 0412640340 to discuss it John Grist...
newcourtcorp
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Jan 27, 2009
11:20 pm
10424
Good afternoon all, I needed to get some new windscreen clips to reattach the aluminum trim around the windscreen on my son's 1990 240GL. The clips are...
Stephen Coutts-Smith
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Jan 28, 2009
1:51 am
10425
I am about to have a couple of weeks in Tassie. Can anyone recommend any "Volvo Heavens" I should visit. Particularly pre 1974 models. For example, Workshops,...
Ralph Price
rally144gt
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Feb 1, 2009
8:06 pm
10426
Guys Recently bought an all alloy radiator from ebay Item 270333801057 BNW VOLVO 240/740 MT '85-'93 36mm RACING RADIATOR Really well made in China by an...
Anthony Hyde
tosh1e
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Feb 2, 2009
11:49 pm
10427
Guys Freak out on this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5SRyG6UR2A Happy to drive a Volvo. Anthony...
Anthony Hyde
tosh1e
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Feb 3, 2009
5:10 am
10428
Hi so heres a question, what do we all think of the v6? Looking for constructive info and opinions and a definitive hp and torque figure for it. Not...
volvodriverman
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Feb 24, 2009
4:50 am
10429
The overall opinion from most Volvo enthusiast is less than favorable reguarding the PRV engine. I would start by doing a search on wikipedia for other cars...
Michael
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Feb 24, 2009
5:13 am
10430
One thing thats is for sure is if its a B280 engine its a good engine and doesnt share all the oiling and cam wear issues of the B27/b28. being an 89 its...
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ovlovau
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Feb 24, 2009
5:16 am
10431
Yep, an '89 will have a B280F. The block, internals and timing components are essentially the same as the earlier B27 and B28, and the heads and some bolt-on's...
Angus Campbell-Wright
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Feb 24, 2009
6:11 am
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